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Montreal Canadiens' Zachary Bolduc skates during a scrimmage game at training camp in Brossard, Que., Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Canadiens forward Bolduc out day-to-day with lower-body injury as season opener nears

The Canadian Press 1 minute read Yesterday at 11:21 AM CDT

BROSSARD - Montreal Canadiens forward Zachary Bolduc is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury, the NHL club announced Friday.

The 22-year-old from Trois-Rivières, Que., had 19 goals and 17 assists in 72 games with the St. Louis Blues last season, his first full campaign in the NHL.

Seven of his goals came on the power-play, including six after the mid-season 4 Nations Face-Off.

Bolduc was selected 17th overall by St. Louis in the 2021 NHL draft.

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Edmonton Oilers still the class of the Pacific Division for everyone else to chase

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Edmonton Oilers still the class of the Pacific Division for everyone else to chase

Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press 4 minute read Yesterday at 11:05 AM CDT

Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers, for all the questions swirling around them, remain the class of the Pacific Division when it comes to success when it matters most.

Sure, McDavid is in the final year of his contract and goaltending remains an uncertainty, but they've won the Western Conference to reach the Stanley Cup Final each of the past two years and are favored to do so again.

“They’re a good team — they’re a great team,” Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe said. “They are arguably one of the two best teams the last two years in the playoffs, so they’re tough to beat.”

The Vegas Golden Knights after adding Mitch Marner to a core that has already won a championship figure to be the strongest challenger. Kempe's Kings, in captain Anze Kopitar’s final NHL season, could also push the Oilers. The Anaheim Ducks look primed to make a major leap forward under new coach Joel Quenneville.

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FILE - Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner speaks with the media during an NHL hockey news conference at City National Arena, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

Leafs forward Scott Laughton out week-to-week with lower-body injury

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Leafs forward Scott Laughton out week-to-week with lower-body injury

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 11:04 AM CDT

TORONTO - Toronto Maple Leafs forward Scott Laughton is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the team announced Friday.

The 31-year-old acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers ahead of last season's trade deadline had two goals and two assists in three exhibition games, with the NHL's regular schedule set to kick off next week.

Laughton played just over 11 minutes in Toronto's 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday.

The Oakville, Ont., product scored twice and added two assists in 20 regular-season games in 2024-25 with Toronto following the March swap from Philadelphia. He added two assists in 13 playoff contests.

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Maple Leafs forward Scott Laughton celebrates his overtime goal against the Detroit Red Wings in Toronto on Thursday, April 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

‘Big dream of mine’: NHL players on Olympic bubble know early-season success is key

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‘Big dream of mine’: NHL players on Olympic bubble know early-season success is key

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Yesterday at 9:47 AM CDT

Robert Thomas already knew his chances were pretty much finished. Nick Suzuki held out at least some hope until the end.

Canada named its full roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off — a table-setting showcase ahead of the NHL's Olympic return in 2026 — last December after plenty of internal and external debate.

Media members dissected choices. Fans drooled over potential line combinations and trumpeted the opportunity to finally see Sidney Crosby skate with Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon on a big international stage.

Players on the bubble omitted from the exclusive list, meanwhile, were left bitterly disappointed.

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Flyers defenceman Travis Sanheim plays during an NHL hockey game in Philadelphia on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Oilers sign head coach Kris Knoblauch to extension after consecutive Cup finals

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Oilers sign head coach Kris Knoblauch to extension after consecutive Cup finals

The Canadian Press 3 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 3:05 PM CDT

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers signed head coach Kris Knoblauch to a three-year extension Friday, keeping him under contract through the 2028-29 season.

Knoblauch has guided the Oilers to consecutive Stanley Cup finals since replacing Jay Woodcroft behind the bench on Nov. 12, 2023.

After a 3-9-1 start to the 2023-24 campaign, Edmonton went on to post a 48-16-5 record under Knoblauch before reaching the final, falling in seven games to the Florida Panthers.

The 47-year-old from Imperial, Sask., then posted a 48-29-5 record in 2024-25 — his first full season. Edmonton went 12-4 through three playoff rounds, but again lost the final to Florida in six games.

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Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch yells during practice at the NHL Stanley Cup final in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Calgary Flames’ fortunes ride on 24-year-old goaltender Dustin Wolf

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Calgary Flames’ fortunes ride on 24-year-old goaltender Dustin Wolf

Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Yesterday at 7:00 AM CDT

CALGARY - Dustin Wolf says he's ready to shoulder a heavy workload for the Calgary Flames.

The outlook heading into the 2025-26 season is that the 24-year-old goaltender will get that.

The last Flames' goalie with more than 65 starts in a regular season was Miikka Kiprusoff (68) in 2011-12. Jacob Markstrom started 63 in 2021-22.

"My whole life, I've been the one to play a lot of hockey," Wolf said. "I've played a ton in the Western League, a lot in the American League.

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Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Greyhounds rally from down 4-2 to beat Colts 5-4 in shootout in OHL action

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

BARRIE - Ryan Kaczynski scored the shootout winner to cap the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds' 5-4 comeback win over the Barrie Colts on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action.

Jordan Charron, with two goals, Christopher Brown and Quinn McKenzie scored in regulation for Sault Ste. Marie (4-2-0), which entered the third period down 4-2. Landon Miller made 22 saves.

Kashawn Aitcheson, Carter Lowe, Brad Gardiner and Nicholas Desiderio contributed goals for Barrie (1-2-0-2), which got 43 stops from Ben Hrebik.

Brown pulled the Greyhounds within one with a power-play goal 2:51 into the third period.

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Saguenéens hold off late rally from Eagles, win 3-2 in shootout in QMJHL action

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

CAPE BRETON - Émile Guité scored the shootout winner as the Chicoutimi Saguenéens held off a rally from the Cape Breton Eagles to win 3-2 on Thursday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action.

Maxim Massé and Guité scored in regulation for Chicoutimi (3-1-0-1). Raphael Précourt made 26 saves.

Lucas Romeo and Eliot Litalien replied for Cape Breton (1-1-1-2). Félix Hamel stopped 24 shots.

Guité's goal at 14:53 of the third period made it a 2-0 game for the Saguenéens.

Stolarz’s 40 saves not enough as Maple Leafs fall 3-1 to Red Wings in pre-season

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Stolarz’s 40 saves not enough as Maple Leafs fall 3-1 to Red Wings in pre-season

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

TORONTO - Anthony Stolarz was stellar with 40 saves, Auston Matthews opened the scoring with a power-play goal but it wasn't enough as the Toronto Maple Leafs gave up three third-period goals to fall 3-1 to the Detroit Red Wings in pre-season action on Thursday.

Matthews blasted a one-timer past Cam Talbot just 2:08 into the contest.

Morgan Rielly fired a point shot that was tipped by John Tavares but stopped by Talbot. Matthew Knies got the rebound and found Matthews open in the right faceoff circle for his second of the pre-season.

Dylan Larkin put Detroit on the board 5:04 into the third period to start the shift of momentum, with Alex DeBrincat later scoring the go-ahead goal with 7:32 remaining. Emmitt Finnie sealed it with 1:23 left, scoring into an empty net.

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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) prepares for a shot from the Ottawa Senators during second period NHL playoff action in Toronto, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Ducks sign promising young defenseman Jackson LaCombe to 8-year, $72 million contract extension

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Ducks sign promising young defenseman Jackson LaCombe to 8-year, $72 million contract extension

Greg Beacham, The Associated Press 4 minute read Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

Jackson LaCombe signed an eight-year, $72 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, keeping the rising young defenseman with the club through the 2033-34 season.

After just two full NHL seasons, the 24-year-old LaCombe has emerged as an elite two-way defenseman who is under consideration for the U.S. Olympic team roster.

The Ducks welcomed LaCombe's eagerness to commit his long-term future to Anaheim before he reached restricted free agency next summer, and general manager Pat Verbeek signed him to the richest contract ever given out by the team, although others had larger average annual values.

“Both sides were looking at long-term deals, so I think it came together pretty quickly,” Verbeek told reporters in Irvine after the Ducks' practice. “What we’re all trying to gauge the landscape of where salaries are going (with the future NHL salary cap), so I feel really comfortable with the contract and the character of Jackson LaCombe. And the player, and I still think there’s lots of upside and growth in his game. I think the best is still to come from Jackson.”

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FILE - Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Sept. 24, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, file)

Calgary Flames extend head coach Ryan Huska for two seasons

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Calgary Flames extend head coach Ryan Huska for two seasons

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames extended head coach Ryan Huska's contract for two additional years on Thursday, keeping him signed through the 2027-28 season.

Huska became the franchise's 24th head coach in June 2023.

He has since led the retooling Flames to a 79-66-19 record, coming within one point of a playoff appearance last season.

A former Chicago Blackhawks draft pick, Huska began coaching in 2002 as an assistant with the Western Hockey League's Kelowna Rockets, becoming the club's head coach in 2007.

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Calgary Flames' head coach Ryan Huska describes a training drill during a training camp practice in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

‘If you like fashion, go ahead’: NHL entering era of relaxed player dress code

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Preview

‘If you like fashion, go ahead’: NHL entering era of relaxed player dress code

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

William Nylander has been known to ride the subway to work.

The Toronto Maple Leafs winger usually fades into the crowd on his way to Scotiabank Arena, the stylish Swede's slick and fashionable business attire blending in with thousands of office workers on similar daily trips beneath a bustling city above.

Nylander will now have the option to defy convention on his commute.

The NHL and NHL Players' Association have fast-tracked some elements agreed to in the new collective bargaining agreement set to begin ahead of next season — including a relaxed player dress code — some 12 months early.

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Capitals winger Tom Wilson (43) walks the red carpet and signs for fans before an NHL hockey game against New Jersey Devils in Washington on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oil Kings hold off Pats for 4-3 victory in WHL action

The Canadian Press 1 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

REGINA - Andrew O'Neill netted the game-winning goal 2:31 into the third period as the Edmonton Oil Kings edged the Regina Pats 4-3 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action.

Miroslav Holinka, with two goals, and Gavin Hodnett also scored for Edmonton (3-1-0). Parker Snell made 20 saves.

Keets Fawcett, Ellis Mieyette and Julien Maze replied for Regina (0-4-0). Marek Schlenker stopped 19 shots.

Holinka's scored short-handed for his second goal of the game at 9:17 of the second period to put the Oil Kings ahead 3-1.

Hughes, Sasson lead Canucks to 8-1 thumping of Flames in pre-season action

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Hughes, Sasson lead Canucks to 8-1 thumping of Flames in pre-season action

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

CALGARY - Quinn Hughes had a goal and two assists, Max Sasson scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks rolled past the Calgary Flames 8-1 on Wednesday in NHL pre-season action.

Brock Boeser, Elias Pettersson, Tyler Myers, Derek Forbort and Aatu Raty provided the rest of the offence for Vancouver (3-2-0). Kevin Lankinen made 29 saves.

Joel Farabee had the lone goal for Calgary (3-4-0), scoring 30 seconds into the second period to make it a 4-1 game. Ivan Prosvetov gave up five goals on 19 shots, while Devin Cooley surrendered three more goals on seven shots.

The Canucks went 2 for 4 on the power play, with Pettersson and Raty scoring with the man advantage.

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Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) skates during an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Islanders rally late to pull out 4-3 overtime victory over Cataractes in QMJHL

The Canadian Press 1 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

SHAWINIGAN - Marcus Kearsey completed his hat trick with the game-winning goal 36 seconds into overtime as the Charlottetown Islanders rallied to a 4-3 win over the Shawinigan Cataractes on Wednesday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action.

William Shields scored the other for Charlottetown (4-0-0-1) as part of a run of four unanswered goals that began in the third period. Vincent Gladu made 23 saves.

Félix Lacerte, with two goals, and Jordan Forget scored for Shawinigan (1-1-1-1). Olivier St-Onge stopped 29 shots.

Forget's goal 2:09 into the third period put the Cataractes ahead 3-0.

Miko thrives through adversity

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Miko thrives through adversity

Massimo De Luca-Taronno 8 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

Dylan Miko’s journey to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League has seemingly been nothing but adversity.

The 19-year-old defenceman from Onanole, who’s now in his second with the Dauphin Kings, had more than a few roadblocks on his path to junior, but he’s stuck to a role and persevered.

Miko’s love for the game began at four years old, skating on frozen ponds in Onanole with his two friends, Max Collyer and Ozy Atkinson. Not long after, the trio made the jump to minor hockey.

He started out at centre on a very small team, which meant he’d occasionally step in as goalie when needed. He never had the greatest teams growing up, but it was clear a few players throughout the years set themselves apart from the rest of the pack, including Miko, who was the shortest player on all of his teams up until age eight, when he had a growth spurt and got moved to the back end.

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